Honda Passenger Adelaida Gomez Dies in US 277 Collision

Injuries Reported in Cameron County Deadly Crash

Cameron County, TX (April 26, 2026) – 53-year-old Adelaida Gomez of Conroe was killed in a US 277 collision early Saturday morning.

It was past 5 a.m. when the two-vehicle crash happened south of Orphanage Road.

Officers said that a green Chevrolet Camaro, operated by a male driver, was northbound on the southbound lane of the highway.

At the same time, a silver Honda Accord, occupied by two women, was traveling south when it crashed head-on with the Chevrolet.

Adelaida Gomez, who was a passenger at the Honda, died at the crash scene.

The Chevrolet’s driver, 22-year- old Joey Gael Estrada of Austin, sustained non-life-threatening injuries, was transported to an area hospital. He was rushed to Valley Baptist Medical Center. The authorities arrested Estrada on charges of criminal negligent homicide and possession of a controlled substance PG 2.

Police booked Estrada into Cameron County Jail.

Sweet Lawyers extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Adelaida Gomez. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

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